Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs São Paulo, Brazil
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $451 (R$ 34) | R$ 35 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $323 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $129 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $56 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 3.49 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $98 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $60 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 6 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $253 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $70 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $35 (R$ 2.66) | R$ 5.00 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $67 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 4.65 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $232 (R$ 17) | R$ 42 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $114 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $36 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 4.13 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,134 (R$ 2,566) | R$ 4,380 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,628 (R$ 1,777) | R$ 2,727 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,074 (R$ 306) | R$ 468 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $23,073 (R$ 1,735) | R$ 3,155 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,135 (R$ 1,288) | R$ 1,843 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,914 (R$ 219) | R$ 279 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,299 (R$ 98) | R$ 80 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $22,544 (R$ 1,695) | R$ 1,550 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,761 (R$ 659) | R$ 479 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $328 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $194 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,321 (R$ 250) | R$ 219 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,065 (R$ 155) | R$ 202 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,621 (R$ 347) | R$ 332 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,051 (R$ 305) | R$ 252 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,393,550 (R$ 104,781) | R$ 100,253 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $55 (R$ 4.14) | R$ 4.16 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,148 (R$ 86) | R$ 231 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $436 (R$ 33) | R$ 34 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $477 (R$ 36) | R$ 47 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,181 (R$ 89) | R$ 181 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $228 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $126 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $202 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $101 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $121 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.17 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $400 (R$ 30) | R$ 45 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,017 (R$ 76) | R$ 118 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $600 (R$ 45) | R$ 61 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,013 (R$ 151) | R$ 246 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,798 (R$ 135) | R$ 221 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $324 (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $139 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $143 (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $36,058 (R$ 2,711) | R$ 3,198 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.11 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,089 (R$ 157) | R$ 125 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $132 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2020.
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